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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.86 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.86 and 219.76 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.86 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.86 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.86 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 147,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,647.95/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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